Director of Groups, Meetings and Events

Group, Meetings, and Events (GME) Director

A Group, Meetings, and Events (GME) Director is fully responsible for the development of the GME Team and the design of the marketing and sales strategies it uses to increase revenue. What will I be doing? This position reports to the Commercial Director.

As Group, Meetings, and Events (GME) Director, you are fully responsible for the development of the Group, Meetings, and Events (GME) Team and the design of the marketing and sales strategies it uses to increase revenue.

• Analyse competitors' activities and pricing strategies
• Maximise occupancy and average rates through well-executed inventory and yield management control
• Identify the most profitable services that the hotel can deliver with quality and most profitably
• Maximise all Group, Meetings, and Event revenue opportunities
• Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets
• Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy
• Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market
• Ensure the Group, Meetings, and Events (GME) Sales Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
• Manage and develop the GME Sales Team to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company
• Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to

What are we looking for? A GME Director serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow :

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :

Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Hilton Values :

What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!